What can you do if you have 3lbs of potatoes? There are lots of options, stuffed, classic oven roasted and, of coarse, oven fries. But creamy homemade potato salad is a great one. Starting with homemade mayonnaise, added to potatoes with olives, scallions and lime juice for the classic flavor and colors we love to…
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Dips seem to have made a place for themselves, in our lives, and, there are many different kinds. Latin corn chips and salsa on game day is delicious. Yet, the Levant region has given us a couple of amazing and healthy dips. Hummus being one, the velvety mixture of chickpeas and tahini on pita bread…
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Baked Spaghetti Squash
There are many different types of squash. I have a few soup recipes on here, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup and Creamy Sweet Pie Pumpkin Soup and they are all delicious. But squash are very versatile, they can be baked, or, added to stews. One of my favorite is spaghetti squash. And,…
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Oven Roasted Potatoes
I have written a few posts that involve potatoes, and, I feel that simple is always better. Although my root hash browns are technically not a potato dish, they are delicious. Golden crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. For stove top hash browns I use my skillet, or you could use…
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Air Fryer Fries
I love fries, I would even call them comfort food, as a snack, as a side, they’re very versatile. When you add a topping, well, they can almost become a meal. Classic Canadian Poutine really delicious. The only issue is they’re not that healthy, I mean as fried. However, there is more than one way…
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Hasselback Potatoes
I love Hasselback potatoes. I was introduced to them at dinner a few years back, and that was it, I was hooked. A little crispy on the outside, smooth and soft on the inside, I make them with butter and garlic, delicious. My preference is to make them with red potatoes. Reds cook up creamier,…
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Hummus
Any time you pass through the deli department of your local store, you’re probably going to see a container of hummus. It comes in a wide variety of flavors, and colors. It’s touted as healthy and delicious. A great dip that can go with a multitude of things; celery, carrots and pita being the most…
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Avocados
Living in South Florida I am spoiled by the amount of fresh produce available. Adding to that, there is so much Caribbean and South American influence. It’s no secret that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, and here, there is a tremendous choice. So, when a friend gave me a fresh avocado from their yard,…
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Creamy and Apple Celery Salad
Lately I’ve been going on about salads, I even wrote a post about the history and different types of salads. The thing about salads, is, lettuce, tomato and cucumber can get boring. Things need to be changed up a bit, and here, is an option. My creamy apple and celery salad is different but delicious…
Lately, I’ve been posting some salads on the blog. It’s no secret that they are healthy, and, I’ve been incorporating them into my diet. I’ve posted recipes for the simple side salad and a dinner salad. But, there’s more to it than that, there are so many different variations, and, it has a long history,…